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What were some reasons that Irish Protestants came to Scotland?
What were some reasons that Irish Protestants came to Scotland?
The devastating Potato famine, higher wages and job opportunities, family or religious links to Scotland.
Where did many Irish Protestants settle in Scotland?
Where did many Irish Protestants settle in Scotland?
Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, and Glasgow.
What skills did the early settlers from Ulster have?
What skills did the early settlers from Ulster have?
Skills in the cotton and textile industry, and knowledge of jute.
What percentage of linen workers in Dundee in 1851 were born in Ireland?
What percentage of linen workers in Dundee in 1851 were born in Ireland?
What was the main cause of poverty in Ireland?
What was the main cause of poverty in Ireland?
What were some of the skilled jobs available in Glasgow that unskilled Irish people were unable to compete for?
What were some of the skilled jobs available in Glasgow that unskilled Irish people were unable to compete for?
During the 1860s, which group of Irish Protestants became dominant in semi-skilled roles in Glasgow's industries?
During the 1860s, which group of Irish Protestants became dominant in semi-skilled roles in Glasgow's industries?
What were some of the factors that contributed to generally peaceful relations between Irish and Scottish workers in Glasgow?
What were some of the factors that contributed to generally peaceful relations between Irish and Scottish workers in Glasgow?
Why did officials dislike the Orange Order's annual 12 July parade in Scotland?
Why did officials dislike the Orange Order's annual 12 July parade in Scotland?
In 1858, what action did the Sheriff of Lanarkshire take regarding the meetings of Orangemen and Ribbonmen?
In 1858, what action did the Sheriff of Lanarkshire take regarding the meetings of Orangemen and Ribbonmen?
